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How far is Shantou from Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 1743 miles / 2805 kilometers / 1514 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shantou (SWA) is 2613 miles / 4205 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 0 minutes.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1742.733 miles
  • 2804.656 kilometers
  • 1514.393 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1747.771 miles
  • 2812.765 kilometers
  • 1518.772 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Shantou?

There is no time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Shantou.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuala Lumpur to Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

Airport information

Origin Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E
Destination Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E